During my trip planning, I saw that there was a cathedral there. I thought that was interesting,…read morebut I wasn't expecting much, as Trondheim didn't strike me as a place where there would be such an enormous cathedral. I was very wrong. The cathedral is a giant figure in Trondheim. Walk within any distance of it, and you cannot avoid it. It is always there, and ever-present. Moving closer, you can understand how large it really is. Although the city is small, this cathedral is like one you might find in a much larger city, like Paris or somewhere similar. Walking in, you aren't immediately exposed to the size of the cathedral. You exit slightly on the side, so you don't get a great look down the cathedral- at least at first. Walking along, you get to see some incredible stained glass windows. Beautiful, but also surprisingly sophisticated. Unlike many others, these are made up of much smaller pieces of glass. The result of this is windows with much more color and detail. The alters are on the simpler side, but that doesn't mean they are ugly. Many of them have more beautiful glass windows, although smaller than the others, and with beautiful white statues. Although the main altar is simpler, the rest of the cathedral is not. Soaring stone columns with arches upon arches upon arches, and beautiful indoor lighting. This made great for pictures, and a great opportunity to experience the beauty. I'd spend at least 30 minutes in here looking around. Sure, the entry ticket might be a little expensive, but it is worth it. You not only get to see the beautiful cathedral, but also help fund restoration and church matters.

Nidaros Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of Norway located in the city of Trondheim…read more According to my native friend, Nidaros is the northernmost medieval Catholic Cathedral in the world. It is built over the burial site of King Olav II. King Olav is a Viking King and the patron saint of the nation. It requires tickets to visit and has spectacular stain glass windows. Inside, make sure you don't miss the catacombs. It's a small staircase and easy to miss.

Probably the most famous landmark in the city, this historic bridge doesn't just bridge the river,…read moreit represents the city, between the old historic district and the more modern sections. The wooden drawbridge was a gift from royalty and remains one of the most popular foot traffic areas in the city. From it are great views of the wooden harbor buildings and you can get great views of it from the wharves. From the bridge it's worth exploring the other side with great coffee shops and some good waterfront bars as well.

Must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Trondheim. The bridge is picturesque and you get…read moregreat iconic views of the river and wooden houses. Just a bridge, but a quick walk from the best parts of the city (Sentrum and Bakklandet), and well worth a visit.

Stiftsgården is the royal residence when the royal family visits Trondheim and is therefore an…read moreimportant part of Trondheim/Norwegian history. The building itself is from 1700s, but a lot of the furniture has been changed through out history. Although I was not impressed by our tour guid or the building itself it was a neat experience. Price summer 2016: Adult: 90NOK Group (10+ people): 70NOK Student: 70NOK Children 4years and up: 50NOK Cash or Norwegian debit card only.

These are gorgeous ruins located on the far side of the island of Tautra. The ruins are easy to…read morewalk to if you are visiting Tautra Maria Kloster, the new monastery (http://www.tautra.org/). I highly recommend a visit to Tautra Abbey, Tautra Maria Kloster, and the on-site soap and beauty care boutique at the newer monastery. The walk between the ruins and monastery is short and beautiful, with views of the fjord and nature on either side. The ruins are stunning and very peaceful. A visit to all three is an amazing experience. All are free -except for money you may spend for the luxurious soaps sold at the boutique -handmade by the nuns to support the monastery.